The Healey-Driscoll Administration's Anti-Hunger Task Force recently released a comprehensive set of recommendations on how Massachusetts can combat rising food insecurity and protect Massachusetts residents against the Presidential administration's long-term cuts to...
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New Materials Available for Older Americans Month
This year’s Older Americans Month (OAM) theme, Champion Your Health, highlights prevention, wellness, and personal responsibility as cornerstones of healthy aging. It calls on individuals, families, caregivers, and communities to take action — managing health,...
Massachusetts Department of Transportation Reminds Residents to Beware of Fraudulent Text Messages
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is reminding residents to beware of fraudulent text messages which ask for payment for tolls or violations by using a link sent to a person’s cell phone. MassDOT divisions will never ask for payment at a link...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events and learning opportunities that help promote inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Technology Learning Collaborative for Healthy Aging, April 27th at 10:00 am...
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Local Consumer Program Grant, Municipal ADA Improvement Grant, Mass Cultural Council, Health Policy Commission PATHways Program
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities. 2026 Local Consumer Programs, Mass. Attorney General's Office, deadline: May 1st The Massachusetts...
Executive Office of Aging and Independence (AGE) is Offering FREE Virtual Digital Skills Training for Older Adults
Now through September, the Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE) is offering free digital skills training through the Northstar Digital Literacy curriculum to up to 500 older adults in Massachusetts. The opportunity is available for councils on aging and...
Mass. DCR Announces Accessible Spring Recreation Opportunities
As part of its commitment to ensuring residents and visitors of all abilities can connect to nature through outdoor recreation, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) recently announced the spring programming schedule for its Universal Access Program...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events and learning opportunities that help promote inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Building a Parkinson’s Village: Care Team, Community Supports, and Long-Term...
New Findings from ‘Elder Index’ Examine Economic Insecurity of Older Adults in Massachusetts
New estimates from the 2025 Elder Index demonstrate that the cost of living in Massachusetts has increased substantially in recent years for older adults, especially for renters. The Elder Index, which is compiled by the Center for Social & Demographic Research on...
Point32Health Foundation Releases Annual Report
The philanthropic arm of Point32Health and its family of companies — including Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Tufts Health Plan and CarePartners of Connecticut — Point32Health Foundation released their annual report for 2025 that details the outcomes of Foundation...